Small businesses are susceptible to market changes, perhaps more so than any other enterprise since small-business competition can be fierce in all market segments. Ongoing success depends on how well your business employs a flexible business strategy to adapt...

Owning a hotel or similar business in the hospitality industry can be a fulfilling career path. There is something comforting about being able to provide customers with a touch of home while they are traveling. However, this type of...

Many industries require heavy equipment for testing, manufacturing and construction. However, making an outright purchase is often more than companies can handle, especially if they’re small businesses. The good news is, equipment financing can help even mom-and-pop shops get...

Growing a business means finding a source of working capital. If your company’s success depends on the waxing and waning of the economy, it can be challenging to find loans. Fortunately, lump-sum loans aren’t the only financing options. If most...

When you’re embarking on planning to own your own business, there are many things for you to consider. One of the big things is what kind of business are you going to own? For some people, they’re facing the...

Have a unique idea that will serve others and provide you with income? Thinking of being an entrepreneur? You're certainly not alone. Whatever your great idea may be, the possibilities are endless. There's a big difference between wanting to...

If you have a growing business, you've got employees. To attract and retain the best ones, it's crucial to demonstrate and instill live-giving values. It's also important to make a distinction between absolute values and ones that evolve. In...

The business world never stops. The constant ebb and flow of the industry make it easy for business owners of all experience levels to feel overwhelmed. When your access to available capital is impeded for one reason or another,...

If you are in the construction industry, you know large projects typically need huge amounts of money. Financial constraints have made many talented contractors stay away from these projects. Fortunately, you can use various financing options to fund these projects. Here is...

Manufacturing is the backbone of the economy, but it can be a difficult field to enter. If you want to start a business as a manufacturer, you may need to jump through a few hoops that founders in other industries do not....